These are among the most challenging times our community has ever experienced. We will continue to do all that we can to protect the most vulnerable and keep everyone safe. Thanks to the commitment of our communities to practice social distancing and follow public health guidance, we expect to move … [Read more...] about Health Officers issue joint statement
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City of Novato will allow outdoor dining under new rules
This is a notice from the City of Novato. Take note that the city will allow outdoor dining under special rules and permitting. New County Order Allowing Outdoor Dining & Retail Effective June 1Marin County is moving into the next round of its COVID-19 pandemic response, with further … [Read more...] about City of Novato will allow outdoor dining under new rules
Mill Valley road construction this week
Road ClosureForrest St (E. Blithedale to Presidio) - Monday andTuesday, 6/1 & 6/2 from 8:00AM to 5:00PMRoad closed for Street and Sewer Rehab Project.Hill St (Presidio to E. Blithedale) - Wednesday andThursday, 6/3 & 6/4 from 8:00AM to 5:00PMRoad closed for Street and Sewer Rehab … [Read more...] about Mill Valley road construction this week
Names in the news
Bigane PerezSimpson University's Bigane Perez of San Rafael, CA, received the 2019-2020 Liberal Studies Overcoming Challenges (Dolores Huerta) Courage award. The Liberal Studies Overcoming Challenges (Dolores Huerta) Courage award is presented to a student who has overcome significant challenges in … [Read more...] about Names in the news
Town Council Agenda – June 3
AGENDAREGULAR FAIRFAX TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 7:00 pm VIA VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE https://www.townoffairfax.org/watch-live/Cable TV Channels 27 and 99 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICEDue to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the … [Read more...] about Town Council Agenda – June 3
Marin opens a bit more on Monday
Marin County is moving into the next round of its COVID-19 pandemic response, with further reopenings under the shelter-in-place order. Outdoor retail, office space, outdoor dining, and curbside library services join child care and summer/sports camps as business sectors allowed to reopen to patrons … [Read more...] about Marin opens a bit more on Monday
How to participate in city meetings
Due to Executive Order N-29-20, the city of San Rafael can no longer offer an in-person meeting location for the community to attend public meetings. In an effort to provide remote community participation the city is piloting real-time online commenting on agenda items through YouTube Live. Our goal … [Read more...] about How to participate in city meetings
Governor orders ballots mailed to all on voter rolls
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order ordering every registered voter in the state be mailed a ballot for the November presidential election. The executive order does not replace in-person voting, Newsom said during a press conference on Friday. The plan is controversial … [Read more...] about Governor orders ballots mailed to all on voter rolls
Sonoma taps brakes on reopening
Sonoma County tapped the brakes on reopening this week as the county began seeing a rise in coronavirus cases. The county was an early adopter of reopening. Now it's the first to backtrack on reopening. In the last two weeks, Sonoma County's case rate doubled. Dr. Sundari Mase reported "a … [Read more...] about Sonoma taps brakes on reopening
Doctors find sacrifice and reward
By Derek WilsonMarinscopeThere’s plenty of laughing and singing during the carpool ride to the next stop. The work isn’t always fun, but the relationships can be rewarding.“It’s been a lot of hard work, but a lot of really gratifying work,” said Dr. Elizabeth Lowe, who helped get a mobile testing … [Read more...] about Doctors find sacrifice and reward